Add 5/50 and 15/24
5/50 + 15/24 is 29/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 24 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
5/50 = 5 × 12/50 × 12 = 60/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
15/24 = 15 × 25/24 × 25 = 375/600 - Add the two like fractions:
60/600 + 375/600 = 60 + 375/600 = 435/600 - 435/600 simplified gives 29/40
- So, 5/50 + 15/24 = 29/40
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